Fungal

/ˈfʌŋɡəl/ adjective

Relating to or caused by fungi, a kingdom of organisms including mushrooms, yeasts, and molds.

From Latin 'fungus' meaning 'mushroom' or 'sponge', with the adjectival suffix '-al'. The word entered English in the 16th century as scientific classification developed.

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